New Delhi, Aug. 6 -- For the World Games 2025, which will be held in Chengdu, People's Republic of China, from August 7-17, India has sent a squad of 17 members, according to Olympics.com.

This is the 12th edition of the World Games, a quadrennial competition for sports not included in the Olympics.

Running since 1981, the multi-sport event typically takes place a year after the Olympics. The 2025 World Games will feature 253 medal events across 34 sports and 60 disciplines, with powerboating and cheerleading making their debuts at the quadrennial meet.

However, India will be represented in 23 medal events throughout five sports: billiards, archery, racquetball, roller sports or skating, and wushu.

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